Human dignity consists in the role we must play in our own perfection. Taking a role in our own self-completion is the highest expression of our creativity.

There are no traffic jams on the extra mile.

People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book.

Don't just read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never grow from it.

Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.

Knowing what's right doesn't mean much unless you do what's right.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

I seldom end up where I wanted to go, but almost always end up where I need to be.

Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.

Go on with what your heart tells you, or you will lose all.

People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.

Anything that makes weak - physically, intellectually and spiritually, reject it as poison.

I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.

If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.

Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.

Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.

I will take fate by the throat; it will never bend me completely to its will.

If you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original.

I dream my painting and I paint my dream.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.